ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Violent labor disputes in the United States

Okay kiddo, sometimes at work, workers and bosses can disagree about things like pay, hours, and working conditions. When they can't agree, they might go through something called a labor dispute, which is like a big argument.

Sometimes, these disputes can get really heated and angry, which is where the word "violent" comes in. People might get hurt or property might get damaged. This is never a good thing and it makes everyone involved really upset and scared.

In the past, there have been a lot of violent labor disputes in the United States, where workers and bosses have fought over things like wages, hours, and working conditions. People on both sides have gotten hurt and sometimes even died.

But nowadays, we try really hard to avoid these kinds of violent disputes. We have laws that protect workers' rights and we encourage workers and bosses to talk things out and come to agreements without anyone getting hurt. It's not always easy, but it's much better than people getting hurt or angry.